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Things To Do On The OBX - August 27, 2024

Things To Do On The OBX - August 27, 2024

Good morning, Outer Banks friends! 🌞 August 27, 2024, is here, and it's shaping up to be another beautiful day in paradise.

The National Weather Service is predicting clear, sunny skies for Manteo, NC, with temperatures hovering in the low 80s—perfect for enjoying all that the OBX has to offer.

Whether you're planning to explore the beaches, visit a local park, enjoy an ice cream, or just relax with a good book, today’s weather couldn’t be more ideal. 🌊

Today is also National Peach Day! 🍑 It's the perfect excuse to indulge in some of the freshest, juiciest peaches around.

Whether you’re grabbing a peach cobbler from a local bakery, enjoying a refreshing peach smoothie, or just biting into a ripe peach, it's a day to savor the sweet flavors of summer. Do you have a favorite spot on the OBX to enjoy peach-inspired treats?

Let’s explore all the fun and delicious things happening around the Outer Banks today, with a special focus on celebrating this sweet summer fruit!

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Kill Devil Grill
Dinner Specials - Tuesday, August 27th

  • Grilled Swordfish with Cheese Grits and Black Bean Avocado Salsa - $31

  • Maitake Mushroom Crusted Halibut over Mash with a Hot and Sour Broth, Snow Peas, and Bean Sprouts - $33

  • Crown Roast of Pork with Mashed Potatoes, Peach Bourbon BBQ, and Bacon Fried Cabbage and Apples - $26

  • Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta, Red and White Butter Sauce, garnished with Capers - $22

Black Pelican Seafood Company
Lunch Specials - August 27, 2024

  • Blue Plate: Cajun Fried Fish Tacos with lettuce, avocado salsa, shredded cheese, rice, and black beans - $8.99

  • Chef’s Pasta: Sauteed Shrimp and fresh veggies with penne pasta in a Cajun asiago Alfredo sauce - $16.99

  • Island Spiced Swordfish with mango pineapple coulis, garden rice, and buttered broccolini - $16.99

  • Golden Fried Mahi served with French fries and coleslaw - $14.99

  • Po Boy: Flounder

  • Soup of the Day: She-Crab

  • Featured Cocktail: Sloe Gin Fizz - Sloe gin, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and soda

  • Featured Wine: NC Sanctuary Vineyards Wild Pony White Blend - $26 Bottle

Seaside Farm Market Corolla
Special Offer

  • 15% Off Banana Cream Pie and Boston Cream Pie

  • Offer available while supplies last.

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

  • Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

  • Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

  • Details: Doors open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM.

  • Food Truck Line-Up

    • Y’all Eat Yet?

    • Fork’et Me Not

    • Steamers

    • Joe’s Fun Foods

    • The Muse Buzz (Cold Brew)

    • Lone Cedar Cafe

    • Garden Pizzeria

    • Pigs 'R Us

    • The Neon Lemon

    • Refreshment Stand (by OBX Local Food)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

  • Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

    • September 17, 2024: Harvest Moon

  • Evening Climbs: Every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

  • Dark Skies Program: A free night sky program every Sunday at 9:00 PM at Bodie Island Light Station.

  • Tickets: Available for purchase at 7:00 AM on the day of your climb at recreation.gov.

  • Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

  • Date: September 21, 2024

  • Location: Ocracoke, NC

  • Details:

    • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

    • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

    • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

    • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

  • Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

  • Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

  • Details: Gates open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM. Special guest: Whitey Morgan & The 78's.

  • Date: October 16-20, 2024

  • Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

  • Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

  • Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

  • Date: Saturday, October 26

  • Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

  • Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

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